How far is Des Moines, IA, from St Louis, MO?
The distance between St Louis (St. Louis Lambert International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 259 miles / 418 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from St Louis (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 336 miles / 540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from St Louis to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from St Louis to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 259.451 miles
- 417.546 kilometers
- 225.457 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 259.360 miles
- 417.400 kilometers
- 225.378 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from St Louis to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between St Louis and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between St Louis and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from St Louis to Des Moines generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from St Louis to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | St. Louis Lambert International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Louis, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | STL |
| ICAO Code: | KSTL |
| Coordinates: | 38°44′55″N, 90°22′12″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |